01
Revenue Before Everything
We don't invest in ideas. We invest in proof.
FUND I · COIMBATORE, INDIA · LAUNCHING MAY 2026
Revenue-First.
Region-First.
Disciplined by Design.
Bottomline Ventures backs revenue-stage founders in Tier 2 India - where real markets are being built, and institutional capital hasn't arrived yet.
₹20L+
Min. Annual Revenue
₹1 Cr
Cheque Size
Tier 2
Geographic Focus
Tech + Ops
Founder Profile
01 - WHY WE EXIST
The Tier 2 Opportunity
India's next 10,000 revenue-generating businesses won't come from Bangalore. They'll come from cities like Coimbatore, Surat, Indore, and Vizag - where founders have product-market fit, paying customers, and zero institutional attention.
02
Operational Founders
We back builders who understand their cost structure before their cap table.
03
Regional Advantage
Proximity to market = faster feedback, lower burn, higher conviction.
04
Institutional Discipline
Governance, reporting, and board rigor from day one - not when it's too late.
02 - HOW WE INVEST
Our Criteria
What We Look For
- Minimum ₹20 Lakhs annual revenue - demonstrated, not projected
- A unique technology moat or defensible operational advantage
- A financially disciplined team - operators, not just visionaries
What We Don't Do
- Pre-revenue bets
- Metro-only plays
- Vanity metric businesses
Our Process
Inbound
Diligence (2-3 weeks)
Decision
SaaSFintech InfrastructureIndustrial TechCommerce EnablementConsumer InternetB2B Services
03 - ABOUT THE FUND
How We Work
THE FUND
Bottomline Ventures is a ₹20 Crore early-stage fund investing in revenue-generating startups in Tier 2 India. We are operationally-oriented investors - we've built businesses, managed platforms at scale, and understand what it takes to grow with discipline. We write ₹1 Crore cheques into companies that already have customers, revenue, and a reason to exist.
₹20 Cr
Fund Size
₹1 Cr
Cheque Size
May 2026
Fund Launch
FOR FOUNDERS
We invest when you have:
₹20L+ ARR
Annual revenue, real customers, not projections
Tech Moat
A product or process competitors can't easily replicate
Tier 2 Base
Operating from or deeply serving non-metro India
We add value through:
Operational Depth
Hands-on help with team structure, processes, and unit economics
Network Access
Connections to later-stage investors, enterprise buyers, and advisors
Board Rigour
Governance, reporting, and strategic planning from day one
OUR PHILOSOPHY
“”
Capital allocation is a systems discipline — not speculation. We back founders who think the same way.
— Vimal, Managing Partner
Vimal brings 15 years of operational experience across Star TV, Hotstar, TikTok, and Arré Voice, alongside two startup ventures - OfferTale and Zweat.
04 - GET IN TOUCH
Two Conversations We Want To Have
FOR FOUNDERS
Building in Tier 2?
If you have ₹20L+ in annual revenue, a tech moat, and an operating team that knows its numbers - we want to hear from you.
partner@bottomlineclub.inFOR LPs & PARTNERS
Interested in Fund I?
We're building the founding LP cohort for Bottomline Ventures Fund I, launching May 2026. Reach out now for the investment memorandum and early access.
partner@bottomlineclub.in